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1904 Map of Blue Hill

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Blue Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Blue Hill and the surrounding coastal peninsulas of Hancock County are captured here in a 1901 survey, reflecting a maritime landscape defined by granite outcroppings and deep-water inlets. The topography is dominated by the prominence of Blue Hill itself, while the coastal reaches are dotted with granite-focused settlements and seasonal retreats. The map highlights the specialized local geography, including the Blue Hill Mineral Spring and the tidal dynamics at Blue Hill Falls.

Transportation in the early twentieth century relied heavily on the water, noted by the established Steamboat Route navigating the Blue Hill Bay and Eggemoggin Reach. Settlements like Sargentville, Sedgwick, and Brooklin serve as anchors for the local economy, connected by a network of winding roads that follow the contours of the jagged shoreline. From the quiet waters of Walker Pond to the busy docks of Blue Hill Harbor, this sheet provides a clear view of the Down East coast before modern bridge developments altered traditional travel patterns.